Page 82 - Designing Ways 279

On the opposite side to the built-in snack bar, fitted with high stools,
Ego is completed with storage units and high-capacity drawers for
storing and organising crockery and glassware, with silent opening,
rounded internal corners and completely invisible hinging pivots
– patented by Abimis - for improved hygiene and easier sanitising
tasks. These are also ensured by the fact the kitchen is made of AISI
304 stainless steel, the perfect material for food contact, which is
resistant to corrosion, wear and high temperatures.
In this home, Ego perfectly expresses its essence as a ‘custom’ design
line: even the wall-mounted hood, again clad with stainless steel, and
borrowed from the professional catering world, was made by Abimis.
The building stretches over two storeys and is framed by a dark
wood patio and a tiled roof, contrasting the pastel shades of the
peach coloured dry plaster and the mint green barn shutters, a
strong reminder of the dwelling’s rural soul. The interior design is
deliberately arranged to compensate for the storage unit: the arched
passageways, the exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and some
original features such as the stone fireplace, stand out against the all-
white walls and floors. Vice-versa, the furnishings draw the attention
again, with modern antiques mixed with more contemporary items,
including shabby chic inspired natural materials, stainless steel
elements and fabrics with remarkable wefts, which warm up the
atmosphere which is generally very measured.
The ground floor plays host to a generously sized open-plan living
space with windows, which leads seamlessly into the minimalist
dining room with all-wood furniture, set in a winter garden
overlooking the private courtyard. The passage from the living area
to the kitchen is instead filtered solely by a pair of arches, free of
doors, which are mirrored on the opposite side and which enshrine
the passage to the bedroom area with attic ceiling and skylight, and
an area equipped for use as a home office. The upper floor, on the
other hand, houses other rooms and features an open gallery visible
from the living area that joins the various environments; its metal
parapet is one of the elements inspired by the contemporary look that
distinguishes the interiors, striking a delicate balance with the rustic
soul of the ancient country dwelling. dw
Photography credit David Cousin Marcy

www.abimis.com

82 Issue 279 • dw